"Pretoria name change is approved"

Australia's 'sorry day' marked
Ceremonies across Australia have marked National Sorry Day, which remembers the government's removal of Aboriginal children from their families.

UN holds crisis meeting on Africa drought
The United Nations has held a crisis meeting overnight at the start of a tour of five countries in southern Africa where the drought is turning deadly. UN officers say they expect the number of people needing food aid in the region to double in the next 12 months.

Pretoria name change is approved
A recommendation that the name of South Africa's capital be changed from Pretoria to Tshwane has been unanimously approved. The Geographic Names Council took four hours to back the change. Tshwane is the name of a pre-colonial local chief and means "we are the same".

U.S. steps up terror fight in Africa
The United States is pouring more soldiers and money into its anti-terrorism campaign in Africa, including in Algeria and Nigeria, oil-rich nations where radical Islam has a following.

U.S. outlines bigger effort to fight terrorism in Africa
Plan would pour $100 million each year into some of least-policed areas

Tony's Blurred Blueprint for Africa
Is "African Union Day", which falls today, worth celebrating? Africa's destiny has been virtually left in the hands of people with no first-rate intentions for the continent's progress. "The developed world has a moral duty - as well as a powerful motive of self-interest - to assist Africa," admits Tony Blair, the latest to champion the continent's cause, and whose head is on the chopping block as we enjoy our holiday.

Africa Freedom Day Revisited: Africa in Need, Indeed
THE year 2002 marked an important year for Africa's development with the launching of the African Union (AU) and its ambitious plan to put the continent on the path of sustainable development.

Guilty shame of our inaction in Africa

Africa's 'crucial' year - Annan
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Wednesday Africa faces a "crucial" year as disease and conflict persist despite its efforts to strengthen stability.

Durban celebrates Africa Day in style
The seventh National African Renaissance Celebration ended in great style on Africa Day in Durban on Wednesday, with festivities involving music and traditional dancing.

Africa Day ignored at home
The 42nd Africa Day holiday was celebrated on Wednesday with little fanfare across Africa while several European leaders marked the occasion with homages and promises.

Salvadorian Inaugurate Plaza for Arafat

Bolivian capital isolated by massive protests

Haiti ex-PM charged over killings
Former Haitian Prime Minister Yvon Neptune has appeared before a judge to be charged with ordering political killings in 2004.

Venezuela accuses US of neglecting extradition treaties

Drug Deal
If Congress ratifies Bush's controversial CAFTA bill, pharmaceutical companies will be in for a windfall -- and the casualties will be poor AIDS patients.

Rumsfeld Laments Global Reach of News in Wartime

China rejects US demand for revaluation
China rejected on Tuesday a detailed prescription from Washington for a quick move to a more flexible exchange rate system, beginning with a 10 per cent revaluation of the renminbi.

Mexico: If Posada returns, we will give him to Venezuela

Venezuela to Buy More Argentine Bonds (AP)